In Niger State, Nigeria, 37 illegal miners died within 24 hours of being taken into custody by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Most of the deceased were between 14 and 18 years old, and one victim was seven years old. The NSCDC commandant in Niger State initially attributed the deaths to a sudden disease outbreak, a claim that has been criticized as implausible. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of detainees and crisis management.
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